Ogun APC’s Yayi and Iyabo Obasanjo clash over campaign refund claims
Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, and Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, a former APC aspirant, have exchanged accusations over alleged demands for a refund of campaign expenses. Adeola claims Obasanjo left the APC for the PDP after he refused to reimburse her, suggesting her political ambitions are financially motivated. Obasanjo denies making such demands, instead accusing Adeola of lacking integrity and offering her money to remain in the APC. The dispute has highlighted internal party tensions and raised questions about motivations behind political defections.
Key takeaways
- Solomon Adeola accused Iyabo Obasanjo of seeking a refund for her governorship campaign expenses and claimed she left the APC for the PDP after he refused.
- Adeola described the alleged request as insulting and said it indicated personal interest rather than public service.
- Iyabo Obasanjo denied demanding a refund and called Adeola a liar, questioning why he later offered her money to stay in the party.
- She stated her political team made three requests to Adeola: a Senate seat, a refund of expenses, and inclusion of her supporters in his campaign, none of which were met.
- The disagreement has exposed deeper rifts within the Ogun APC and brought attention to the processes behind candidate selection and party defections.
